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Caleb Williams Joins the Bryant Family to Root for Juju Watkins and Co. in Record-Breaking March Madness Game

Published 03/23/2024, 11:53 PM EDT

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Caleb Williams, a top prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft, recently traded the football field for the stands to cheer on his fellow Trojans. He was spotted at the NCAA Tournament game between the top-seeded USC Trojans and the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders. This wasn’t just a random appearance — Williams is a proven winner at USC, and his presence echoed the success JuJu Watkins, a standout USC women’s basketball player, is having this season.

Watkins’ impressive play has already garnered her a lot of attention, and with Williams’ support, she seems confident for even greater achievements. This display of Trojan pride by a former star for a current one perfectly showcases the spirit of collegiate athletics.

Stars shone brightly in LA as the Trojans won the matchup

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The recent USC Trojans women’s basketball game was a star-studded affair that transcended sports. While former Heisman winner and USC’s hope Caleb Williams watched on alongside legendary Trojans player Cheryl Miller, the biggest cheers erupted for JuJu Watkins. The connection between USC and the Bryant family was also on display. Vanessa Bryant, wife of the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, also brought her daughters to cheer for the Trojans.

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The commentator’s excitement was evident: “Stars are out right here in the City of Angels… That’s Vanessa Bryant and her beautiful young girls!” The camera then panned to Williams, “projected to be the number one pick in the NFL Draft,” followed by Miller, “the legend Cheryl Miller as well.” The night ended with a dominant 32-point victory for the Trojans women’s team, solidifying USC’s status as a powerhouse across sports.

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Caleb Williams might not be the only draft pick from the Trojans

USC athletics is experiencing a magical period. Caleb Williams solidified his Heisman Trophy qualifications on the gridiron with an outstanding season. Leading the Trojans to a 7-5 record in 2023, Williams racked up 3,333 passing yards with just 11 rushing and 31 passing touchdowns. Later, he declared for the 2024 NFL Draft after his near 10,000-yard, 120-touchdown college career. This goes beyond just impressive stats. It shows a history of outstanding plays that will be remembered for long. Now, Caleb William’s sights are well set as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft.

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Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, the future of USC basketball arrived in the form of a dynamic freshman duo. JuJu Watkins exploded onto the scene in her NCAA debut. She scored 23 points to lead the top-seeded Trojans to a dominant 87-55 victory over Texas A&M in the March Madness game. On the men’s side, Isaiah Collier has been a consistent force. Despite the team’s struggles, he recently earned his fourth Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award. It seems like Caleb Williams, Isaiah Collier, and JuJu Watkins all have the potential to be the No. 1 draft pick in their respective professional leagues, the NFL, NBA, and WNBA. The future of Trojan athletics is undeniably bright, with these young stars leaving their mark on the national stage. Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments below.

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Jenifer Martin is a college football writer for EssentiallySports. Recently, her coverage has focused on the latest developments in college football, including the transfer portal phenomenon and its impact on team dynamics. Before joining ES, she was a part of Pinkvilla as a fitness and sportainment writer.
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Shubhankar Adhikari